LB Patrick Queen

Even with two linebackers signed this free agency, the Raiders are still in need of one. With the top linebacker in this draft, Isaiah Simmons, expected to be gone long before the Raiders are on the clock, they would have to start considering the position with their pick at No. 19. That’s right around where Queen’s range is expected to be.

As often happens in big-time programs, really talented players have to bide their time for a while before getting their shot. Queen was one such player and in this case, he was biding his time behind 2019 fifth overall pick Devin White. For that reason, Queen was not even a starter until three games into last season. But once he got his chance, it was a ‘where’ve they been keeping this guy?’ type situation.

He showed up well in coverage, which as we know is becoming more and more important at the NFL level, and he seems to be just scratching the surface of his potential at 21 years of age. Oh, and he ran a damn 4.5 flat 40 with a 1.51 10-yard split… at 230 pounds. There’s plenty of tools to work with already. Just add in a weight room and he will be ready to go.

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